Point-of-care ultrasound for general practitioners: a systematic needs assessment
Thomas Løkkegaard, Tobias Todsen, Leizl Joy Nayahangan, Charles A. Andersen, Martin Bach Jensen, Lars Konge
Abstract
A prioritized list of 30 scanning modalities and procedures was agreed upon by a group of ultrasound proficient GPs. This list could serve as a guideline when planning future POCUS educational activities for GPs.Key pointsPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly being used by general practitioners (GPs), but little is known about which ultrasound applications are most used.We performed a systematic needs assessment among a group of ultrasound proficient GPs using the Delphi methodology for the purpose of establishing a basic POCUS curriculum.The process resulted in a prioritized list of 30 scanning modalities and ultrasound guided procedures.Our study provides the basis for an evidence-based basic POCUS curriculum for GPs.